The City of Manchester

Manchester is a truly multicultural city and international students are well catered for.

With a variety of cultures, traditions and ethnicities living together, Manchester has amenities for people of all backgrounds.

Food

There is a great range of food on offer in Manchester for those who want to eat out, or cook at home.

In the city centre there are plenty of international restaurants, including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Spanish, while the Curry Mile in Rusholme is host to over 50 restaurants serving both Indian and Pakistani food.

Manchester's bustling China Town is not only host to many restaurants, but also a Chinese supermarket and bakery.

There are plenty of Halal and Kosher retailers also around the city, as well as a Japanese food market and a range of vegetarian and vegan cafes and co-operative stores.

Religions and faiths

Manchester is home to people of many religions and faiths, and there are places of worship for all religions over the city as well as dedicated religious clubs and societies within the Student's Union.

On campus there are two chaplaincy centres for the major Christian faiths. St. Peter's House provides Chaplains for the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed churches, while the Roman Catholic chaplaincy is at Avila House.

There are two prayer rooms provided on campus and there are a number of Mosques located near the University and student areas.

The city centre is also home to Buddhist centres, Jewish synagogues, and facilities for Sikh and Hindu worship close to student halls of residence.

Location

Manchester is also in an ideal location to explore the nearby cities of Leeds and Liverpool. We are just an hour away from the beautiful Lake District, and the Capital city of London is just two hours away by train.

There are direct flights from Manchester International Airport to all major European cities, and many long-haul flights can also be taken from Manchester.

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